MMMmonday - Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Lasagna

Lasagna is one of those meals that looks like you spent a ton of time on... and while it is a little more labor intensive than spaghetti, this is a great casserole!  I always make a double batch and freeze the second one for later!  You can also add some additional color by adding a spinach layer between the cheese and the red peppers - or changing the recipe up completely and substituting the spinach for the red peppers!

Goat Cheese Lasagna w/ roasted red peppers!

2 10-oz (280 g each) logs fresh (not aged) goat cheese - I usually find these near the deli counter
1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
1/2 onion, chopped
1-3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp (10 ml) dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups (500 ml) tomato sauce
1 lb (450 g) lasagna noodles, cooked until barely tender
6 red bell peppers (capsicums), roasted, peeled, seeded,
and chopped
1/2 cup (125 ml) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Combine the first six ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.

2. Start layering by spreading a small amount of the tomato sauce over the bottom of a lightly
greased 13 x 9 x 3-inch (33 x 23 x 8 cm) baking dish or lasagna pan. Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top, overlapping them slightly.

3. Spread one quarter of the goat cheese mixture over the noodles, top with one quarter of the roasted red peppers and 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce, and finish with 1/8 cup of the Parmesan cheese.

4. Repeat three times for a total of four layers, finishing with the tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.

5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven until bubbly on top, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 15 more minutes.

6. Remove from the oven and let rest 15 minutes before serving. Serves 6 to 8.

MMMmonday - Mussels Stew

It's been a really long time since I posted a MMMmonday post, partly because while I was away in Canada I wasn't doing much cooking and now that we're back, I've been sadly neglecting my family and making lots of mid-summer easy fix things that really aren't recipes per say... I'm going to try and make an effort to get back into the swing of things... so without further ado...

This week's MMMmonday recipe is still quick and easy - but oh so good!

Mussels Stew

MMMmonday - Quick and Easy Spicy Pasta with Sweet Potato

I don't know about you, but December seems to be a time to rush everywhere!  And while I love to rely on my crock pot, I can't make every meal in it, so I went looking for something new to try and came upon this fabulous Quick and Easy Spicy Pasta with Sweet Potato recipe on the Better Homes and Gardens website.


Quick and Easy Spicy Pasta with Sweet Potato

MMMmonday - Homemade Alphabet Soup

I've had this recipe in one of my old recipe notebooks for years and with back to school under our belt, I pulled it out and made it the other day...


Homemade Alphabet Soup


5 1/2 cups chicken broth/stock
2 1/2 cups bite-size chunks chicken (you can use breasts, thighs or even store bought rotisserie chicken)
2 cups mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen) - I use carrots, celery and corn but you can add what you like
1 (14oz) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
2 bay leaves
1 cup dried alphabet pasta
3 green onions, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste


Bring the broth, chicken, vegetables, tomatoes, bay leaves and water to a boil in a large saucepan. Turn the heat to low, stir in pasta, and simmer covered until the pasta is tender. Remove from heat and discard the bay leaves. Stir in onions and salt and pepper to taste.


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